Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The post everyone has been waiting for. As I said previously, this was a group of guys that met and lived in the same hall at Tech. They called themselves the FWADS and had somewhat of a reputation around Wadsworth Hall. When I say reputaion maybe I should really say disliked. Especially by the hall that was living on the floor below them. How would you like guys bowling in the hallway above you? One night another group of guys had done something destructive (I can't remember what) in Wads and had signed FWADS to their handiwork. No problem though because they had forgotten to dot the D and thus proved that the real FWADS were innocent this time. They should have know better because the name FWADS was carved in numerous dining hall trays and the D was always dotted.

Let me say we were young.

We were young and stupid and in no way am I condoning our behavior at the time. Are you listening, John? Plus, the drinking age was 18 so it was legal for them to be drinking. Are you listening, John? Good, now that we have that cleared up on to the pictures everyone has been waiting for.

Not all the pictures are labeled but I believe this is a party in Grand Rapids during spring break. Yes, that would be C-2 in the middle of that picture.

These were taken at D's 20th birthday. Don't ask I have no idea why I was standing on the table. I am sure it seemed like a good idea at the time. And no I wasn't drinking so I can't use that as an excuse. I am really surprised that I was even there. I never went to the bars with them and rarely to their parties. But it does look like everyone is having a good time doesn't it?

This looks like this was taken the same night. I will have to ask D what he was doing or maybe C-2 remembers?

Note the famous orange cup.

I have no explanation for this picture and neither does Koz.

Tom and D.

There is always a reason to have a party.

This group even had a signature song! Can you guess what it might be? I bet you would be surprised. It was sang at many a party. (Note the D is dotted.)

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Next up, 30 years later.

And now I will leave you with some lyrics to their signature song. Did you guess right? For those paying attention, I had a hint in today's title.

"And now, the end is hereAnd so I face the final curtainMy friend, I'll say it clearI'll state my case, of which I'm certainI've lived a life that's fullI traveled each and ev'ry highwayAnd more, much more than this, I did it my way"